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Marty Packs Up, Moves South, Takes Martinis
In exciting news, the Clark/Winnemac nightlife corridor is getting even stronger with news that longtime Andersonville fixture Marty's Martini Bar is headed south to 1477 West Winnemac. 2Bears Tavern Group, the group behind Sofo Tap, 2Bears and other successful Uptown bars, is the new owner. The future Marty's space is...
24-year-old Chicago man killed in head-on crash in North Carolina, police say
A man from Chicago is dead and another person was injured after a head-on crash Saturday in North Carolina.According to police in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a 2005 Dodge Durango driven by 35-year-old man from Fayetteville was making a left turn at a green light when it was hit head-on by a 2022 Honda Accord driven by 24-year-old Zayshawn L. Robinson of Chicago, Illinois.A preliminary investigation found that Robinson was speeding and failed to stop at a red light, which resulted in the crash.Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene.The 35-year-old man was taken to a local hospital for what police described as non-life-threatening injuries.Anyone with information on this crash is asked to contact the Fayetteville Police Department in North Carolina.No further information was immediately available.
Local newsstand persists against the tide
Eric Ismond remembers the morning in November 2016 when Evanston residents snaked out the door of The Chicago-Main Newsstand, hoping to secure the first physical magazines and newspapers documenting the Cubs’ first World Series win since 1908. “Everybody wanted to have a souvenir and have a keepsake for that,”...
District 65 trends on college readiness: Decline in math, flat in reading
Using benchmark scores identified by the Northwest Evaluation Association for the Measures of Academic Progress test, the percentage of District 65 students who are on track to ACT college readiness has significantly declined in math since 2017, and the percentage has been generally flat in reading. Some of the decline...
DNC Renaissance: Stars backing Harris could make Chicago the ‘party of the year’
Hollywood celebrities have long flocked to the Democratic Party‘s top campaign events in modern history. But with Vice President Kamala Harris likely to be the Democratic presidential nominee after President Joe Biden exited the race, the Democratic National Convention next month is sure to be one of the hottest places to spot several A-listers. The […]
U-Haul reveals where Chicago's newcomers are moving from
CHICAGO - As summer moving season in the Chicago area enters its peak, you may have noticed a moving truck pull into your neighborhood in recent weeks. So where did your new neighbors come from? A recent study from U-Haul may shed some light. Using the latest U.S. Census reports,...
Chicago bracing for Texas to bus 25,000 migrants to city ahead of Democratic National Convention
Texas officials are vowing to continue busing and flying migrants to liberal cities like Chicago in protest of Biden border policies, and that has officials in the Windy City preparing for an influx of up to 25,000 migrants during the Democratic National Convention next month. "Until President Biden and Border...
WNBA Fans Crediting Caitlin Clark, Not Angel Reese, For Chicago Sky's Major Upgrade
The Chicago Sky recently announced their plans to open a new practice facility, which is set to be ready before the 2026 season. Chicago has received immense fanfare throughout the year, adding star rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso in the 2024 WNBA draft. While both players have ...
Proposed NFL Trade Lands Bears ‘Menace’ Browns DT for Cheap
The Chicago Bears are optimistic that their young interior defensive linemen can take the next step for them during the 2024 season and boost their pass rush. Should the Bears reach the end of training camp and find they need another veteran in the room, though, a trade with the Cleveland Browns may suit their needs.
2026 Illinois quarterback Owen Lansu commits to Minnesota Football
Quarterback recruiting is getting earlier by the year, and one of the top Midwest signal callers in the 2026 cycle is Downers Grove (Ill.) North's Owen Lansu. In his first extended varsity action last fall, Lansu threw for more than 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns as a sophomore, which led to nearly ten offers coming in already from places like Minnesota, Cincinnati and Northwestern among others.
DCFS awards record number of college scholarships for youth in care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Over 350 current and former youth in care received college scholarships from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Friday. The program covers up to five years of tuition and mandatory fee waivers for universities, community colleges and trade schools. DCFS has traditionally awarded...
OSF HealthCare opens Illinois orthopedic practice
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has opened a new orthopedic office in Peru, Ill., according to a July 25 report from Shaw Local News Network. The Peru office will open its doors July 29, and will offer X-ray services nearby. It will be staffed by orthopedic surgeons Connor Kasik, DO, and Robert Mitchell, DO.
‘It's unbelievable:' Relatives cheer on Team USA Wrestler and Lake Zurich native Payton Jacobson
Some north suburban residents who tuned into the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony saw a familiar face - a world-class wrestler who hails from their town. Friends and family of Payton Jacobson gathered to watch Friday's ceremony together in Lake Zurich and exploded when they saw their hometown hero. "I'm wiping...
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